From nature hunts and rock painting to recycled art and poetry writing, these activities combine scientific exploration with arts and crafts projects.

Kapow! Wham! Creative writing can be daunting for some kids, but it doesn't have to be! Help excite and inspire your reluctant writers with this fun comic book template.

Learners will write an original song for planet Earth in this fun songwriting prompt.

This worksheet explains to kids what an acrostic poem is, and then challenges them to write an acrostic poem that describes each word provided.

Writers will practice crafting a story around setting with this open-ended writing prompt.

An acrostic poem is one of the most easy and rewarding ways for younger children to write poetry. Fill in the blanks to spell out "family".

Help your preschoolers learn about storytelling using common sight words.

Students answer key questions about their main character to develop details in this pre-writing worksheet.

Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.

Children will enjoy reflecting on a few of their favorite people with this fun drawing and writing prompt.

Acrostic poems are a fun, easy introduction to poetry. Learn about what makes a good acrostic poem and try writing one about school!

This worksheet will help your first grader generate ideas for writing.

Characters are at the very center of any story, and learning how to create dynamic characters is essential for budding writers. Your students can use this handy organizer to plan rich character development in their creative writing.

The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!

Kids strengthen their pre-writing skills and learn about character development with this planning worksheet.

This fun acrostic poem for kids reviews simple sight words about the one place they're most familiar with besides home...school!

In this worksheet, kindergarteners will read the funny story all about a dinosaur and draw pictures to represent what they have read.

Celebrate Easter by trying your hand at acrostic poetry!

What are you thankful for? Use this acrostic poem template to inspire your learners to reflect on the theme of gratitude.

Use this handy worksheet to help your students (and you!) keep track of their writing goals. Refer to the goals during writing workshop conferences, and be sure to have students add to them and revise them as needed.

Learners will sharpen their creative writing skills as they brainstorm hilarious titles of their own using this worksheet.

F is for fantastic father! Celebrate dear ol' dad with this Father's Day acrostic poem, a sweet and thoughtful Father's Day present that beats a necktie.

Your kindergartener is learning a lot of new words and how to use them. Give him the challenge of filling in the correct words in this poem about firemen.

Use this paper template to create a miniature lantern with your own wishes for the coming year.

Children will write a story about Sheep and friends' fun night out together in this creative writing prompt.

All we know is that this courageous knight in shining armor is protecting this beautiful princess, and it's up to your scribe to finish the story!

Try your hand at an acrostic fall poem, a popular writing activity for kids.

Don’t be scared of writing! Tell a story about a scarecrow in this fun autumnal activity!

Draw, name, and write about your very own snowman in this cheerful activity!

Scoot into storytelling fun with this adorable narrative-writing adventure for kindergarten and first-grade students!